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A Pivotal Year of Growth, Legacy, and Service: Our 2024 Annual Report

  Foothills Community Foundation Celebrates Milestones and Looks Ahead The 2023–2024 fiscal year marked a defining chapter in the Foothills Community Foundation’s 25-year history—one that reflected record growth, enduring generosity, and a renewed commitment to our mission of making philanthropy local, accessible, and lasting. Legacy and Growth in Motion This year, we surpassed $40 million…

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2025 First Quarter Newsletter

Find out what is new with the Foothills Community Foundation, including information about our move on April 29th and our Donor Appreciation Lunch which we held in March. Come visit us at our new location:  100 Foundation Dr. 2025 1st Quarter Newsletter    

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Bob and Kristi Austin awarded 2023 Rainey Award

Bob and Kristi Austin Since arriving in Anderson in 1985, the Austins have led various community initiatives, such as the Civic Center playground and bus shelter installations. They founded a pioneering free dental clinic at the Anderson Free Clinic in 1991. Their volunteer work includes events like the Anderson County Arts Center auction, and they…

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